Chief of Pharmacy at Kenyatta University

Reporting to the Assistant Director-Medical Support Services, the Chief Pharmacist job exists to coordinate and provide pharmacy services, coordinate pharmacy and pharmaceutical research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUH.

• Plan for all pharmacy services and resources in the pharmacy department of the hospital in collaboration with KU Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Department, participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital
• Ensure and coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the pharmacy department within the framework of the vision, mission and culture/philosophy of the hospital and other national and international healthcare and frameworks
• Chair pharmacy department’s clinical, pharmacy and pharmaceutical research and training matters in the hospital and act as its contact person
• Ensure that pharmacy department of the hospital has all the required human and non-human resources required to offer pharmacy services, pharmaceutical research and training in the hospital
• Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of pharmacy staff in the hospital
• Coordinate and provide pharmacy services and service delivery in the pharmacy department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality, quantity and compliance
• Supervise pharmacy staff together with their services, in the pharmacy department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely pharmacy services within the expected standards of quantity and quantity complying with the established ethics and regulations
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of pharmacy staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity
• Coordinate and provide pharmacy and pharmaceutical research and training within the hospital as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the KU Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Department
• Offer specialised pharmacy and pharmaceutical services advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media
• Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issue (s), when required
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the pharmacy department and services, pharmaceutical research and training programs in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognised institution
• Master of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services from a recognised institution
• At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior Pharmacist, two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya
• Valid Practice License
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of pharmacy research and training

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya